English · Idiom Historical

The Maypole in the Strand

Preserved but no longer current.

Meaning · English

This ancient London landmark, referred to more than once by 18th-century writers, stood on a spot now occupied by St. Mary-le-Strand, where formerly stood a cross.

Era: ca. 1898 (Victorian)

Sources & notes

Reproduced from Brewer’s Dictionary of Phrase and Fable (1898 edition, public domain; archive.org, retrieved 2026-07-31; OCR text, minor errors possible). Reflects the scholarship and attitudes of its era.

Topics: Historical slang (1800s)

Common questions

What does “The Maypole in the Strand” mean?

This ancient London landmark, referred to more than once by 18th-century writers, stood on a spot now occupied by St. Mary-le-Strand, where formerly stood a cross.

Is “The Maypole in the Strand” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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